Nazarite
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(among the ancient Hebrews) a person who had taken certain strict religious vows, usually for a limited period.
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Rare. a Nazarene.
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Rare. Christ.
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Obsolete. a Christian.
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Origin of Nazarite
1550–60; < Late Latin Nāzar ( aeus ) (< Greek Nāzēraîos, equivalent to nāzēr (< Hebrew nāzīr consecrated person) + -aios suffix) + -ite 1
Example Sentences
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He explained that the Bible says that while someone is observing the Nazarite vow, "no razor may be used on their head."
From Fox News • Aug. 3, 2021
He shall be a Nazarite, one separated and consecrated to God by a vow.
From Ortus Christi Meditations for Advent by Paul, Mother St.
Again, does not, "He shall be brought" imply that, Nazarite as he was, he still needed priestly ministration to present himself, and his finished service, before the Lord?
From Separation and Service or Thoughts on Numbers VI, VII. by Taylor, James Hudson
How deeply ought we to regret that this Nazarite suffered his strength to be shorn by the Delilahs of spurious fame.
From Calamities and Quarrels of Authors by Disraeli, Isaac
Not less true is this of the Christian Nazarite.
From Separation and Service or Thoughts on Numbers VI, VII. by Taylor, James Hudson
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